GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

Random words

WordMeaning
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
predetermineforeordain
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics